New York Oratorical Contest

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be high school students under the age of 20 who are U.S. citizens or legal residents and residents of the state. Students first give an oration within their state and winners compete at the national level. The oration must be related to the Constitution of the United States focusing on the duties and obligations citizens have to the government. It must be in English and be between eight and ten minutes. There is also an assigned topic which is posted on the website, and it should be between three and five minutes.

How to Apply

Apply directly through American Legion, Department of New York's official application . Review the eligibility requirements above first, and give yourself time before the November 18, 2026 deadline.

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